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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - NBA Draft Combine Begins As UNC Awaits Matt Able’s Decision

With the NBA Draft Lottery behind us, the NBA Draft Combine has started and we are officially on Matt Able watch. 16 days from now, we will know one way or the other if Able is remaining in the NBA Draft or joining the Tar Heels. His answer will alter the UNC Basketball season. (View Video)

Seth Trimble Makes His Case For The Next Level At G League Combine

Looking to strengthen his case for a shot at the pros, Seth Trimble took the floor this past weekend in Chicago for the NBA G League Draft Combine. Measuring 6-foot-1.5 without shoes with a 6-foot-7.75 wingspan, the four-year Tar Heel wasted little time turning heads during the testing portion. Trimble posted a combine-best 43.5-inch max vertical leap. (Inside Carolina)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball's Greek Connection, Able and Trimble at the Combine, Dominic Dominates

UNC Basketball is pursuing Greek center Alexandros Samodurov, Seth Trimble and Matt Able are in Chicago for pre-draft combines, Indya Nivar makes the Atlanta Dream, Bobby Petrino discusses UNC Football, Baseball sweeps Pitt, Lacrosse and Women’s Tennis advance, Softball’s season ends, and Eric Church visits UNC in this week's newsletter. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: IC Podcast - What is UNC Basketball's Goal?

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss how NCAA Tournament expansion could affect scheduling for the Tar Heels and what the goals in that regard should be going forward for a UNC Basketball program looking to return to prominence in the Michael Malone era. (View Video)

Professional Journey Begins in Chicago For UNC Basketball's NBA Draft Hopefuls

The next step toward the pros begins Friday in Chicago, tipping off a nine-day stretch featuring the NBA G League Draft Combine, NBA Draft Lottery, and NBA Draft Combine. Friday is the G League Draft Combine where former UNC guard Seth Trimble will participate in the three-day event featuring strength and agility testing and five-on-five scrimmages. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Recruiting Alexandros Samodurov?

The UNC Basketball staff has reportedly contacted Greek forward Alexandros Samodurov, who is a friend of Tar Heel transfer signee Neoklis Avdalas. Could Samodurov join UNC's frontcourt? Plus, Matt Able officially signs with Carolina and the NCAA takes another step toward Tournament expansion. (View Video)

Piecing Together UNC Basketball's 2026-27 Opponents

UNC is less than six months from tipping off its first season under Michael Malone, and much like the basketball roster itself, the Tar Heels’ 2026-27 schedule has, for the most part, taken shape — though there is still work left to be done. To this point, UNC has eight non-conference games scheduled, with a ninth and 10th matchup still to be finalized. (Inside Carolina)

Michael Malone to interview NBA, college basketball assistant coach Bryan Tibaldi

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone is closing in on finalizing his coaching staff, and former NBA assistant Bryan Tibaldi is reportedly in Chapel Hill this week to interview for an assistant coach position. Tibaldi, 41, spent the past six years with the Cleveland Cavaliers, earning a promotion to assistant coach under Kenny Atkinson in September 2024. (USA Today)

Breaking down the production UNC Basketball lost this offseason

The Tar Heels lost Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson to the NBA Draft, seven to the transfer portal, and two to graduation. As UNC works to complete its basketball roster for the 2026-27 season, here is an overview of the production lost: 5,494 minutes played, 2,283 points (86% of UNC's points in 2025-26), 960 rebounds (76%), 485 assists (91%). (USA Today)

NC State Transfer Matt Able Officially Signs With UNC Basketball

Another member of UNC Basketball's 2026-27 roster has made his commitment official, as NC State transfer Matt Able has signed to become a Tar Heel next season, On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed Thursday. Able’s signing comes two weeks after his commitment to Carolina on April 21. The Baltimore, Md. native is rated No. 31 overall in the transfer portal. (Inside Carolina)

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